Derry and Strabane residents can support Hive at tea dances

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-05 09:21 2 min read

An elderly couple dancing together while others watch at a community event.

Derry and Strabane residents can support Hive Cancer Support through a series of themed tea dances announced by the Derry City and Strabane District Council. The programme is open to people of all ages, and everyone attending can raise money for local cancer support while taking part in community socials.

For readers planning ahead, the confirmed entries are the dates, venues and booking status below. Ticket details are not yet published, so entry is currently by contact only.

Derry and Strabane residents can support Hive at tea dances

Confirmed dates and venues

First Tea Dance — Wednesday 2 September 2026 — Guildhall, Derry.
Halloween-themed Tea Dance — Monday 26 October 2026 — venue not stated in the released schedule.
Christmas Tea Dance — Wednesday 2 December 2026 — Guildhall, Derry.
Christmas Tea Dance — Tuesday 15 December 2026 — Strabane.
Spring Tea Dance — Wednesday 7 April 2027 — St Davog’s Hall, Aghyaran.
Finale Tea Dance — Wednesday 12 May 2027 — Guildhall, Derry.

Why this series is relevant for local families

Mayor Councillor Grace Uí Niallais framed the series as a community programme with a practical purpose: fundraising for Hive Cancer Support while giving people a place to meet, dance and spend a social afternoon. The events are not a one-off performance; they are spread across autumn, winter and spring, which gives households flexibility to attend multiple sessions if they wish. With all proceeds directed to one local charity, the schedule becomes the most useful action point for now.

Practical planning details

Target audience: all ages.
Event type: themed Tea Dance Series (Mayor’s Tea Dances).
Cause: all proceeds support Hive Cancer Support.
Venue and times are confirmed only for selected items above. Start times are not provided in the release.
Ticket availability and pricing are still to be announced and will be confirmed per event.

For ticket and entry updates, contact the Mayor’s Office on 028 71 376508 or the published contact details.

Source: Derry City and Strabane Council News

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